The Life and Career of Claudette Colbert

Birth

Sep 9, 1903

Emilie Chauchoin was born in Saint-Mande', France.

Washington Irving High School

Sep 1, 1919

Claudette attended Washington Irving High School.

Screen Debut

Aug 1, 1927

Claudette was in a silent called "For the Love of Mike". This was her screen debut.

Talking Films

Mar 17, 1929

The New York Times stated that Colbert was going to really move more into talking films called talkies.

"It Happened One Night"

Feb 22, 1934

Colbert debuted in the opening night of "It Happened One Night" at Radio City Music Hall.

Academy Awards

Feb 27, 1935

Claudette Colbert won the award for Best Actress for the 1934 film, "It Happened One Night".

Death

Jul 30, 1996

Colbert died in Speightstown, Barbados.